Chu-ru

Một phụ nữ Chu-ru mặc trang phục truyền thống đang dệt vải bên khung cửi.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An ethnic group: The name of one of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups living within the territory of Vietnam.
   • A language: The language spoken by the Chu-ru ethnic group, which belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Ethnic group):
  • Người Chu-ru chủ yếu sinh sống ở tỉnh Lâm Đồng. (The Chu-ru people primarily live in Lam Dong province.)
• Proper noun (Language):
  • Tiếng Chu-ru có nguy cơ bị mai một. (The Chu-ru language is at risk of fading away.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in anthropological, linguistic, and official administrative contexts when discussing the ethnic composition of Vietnam.

Variants and Related Words

• Dân tộc Chu-ru: Chu-ru ethnicity.
• Tiếng Chu-ru: Chu-ru language.
• Người Chu-ru: Chu-ru person or people.

Synonyms

• Ethnic minority group (in the context of Vietnam's 54 groups).
• Austronesian language (for the language classification).

Related Cultural Notes

• The Chu-ru are one of the indigenous groups of the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.
• Their culture and language are integral parts of Vietnam's diverse ethnic tapestry.